May Empties!

Hey,

Today I wanted to post about the different products that I finished using up in the month of May. Below I have a photo of all the products as well as small descriptions of how I feel about the products.

Monarch Conditioning Shampoo

This travel sized conditioning shampoo was from one of the motels that I stayed in with my family on our trip home from South Australia. I ended up with a couple of them and figured they would be great to use up to wash my make up brushes. This conditioning shampoo was great, not only did it cleanse my brushes it also added an element of softness.

Mecca Cosmetica Hydrating Primer Sample

I went to Mecca looking for samples of hydrating primers as I feel like I needed a more hydrating step in my makeup routine. I am on the fence about this primer, I don't know whether I like it or dislike it. It was function-able but I think I will need another sample to see whether it was really any good.

Schik Intuition Razor Head

This razor head is my absolute favourite razor to use when shaving any of my body hair. It is a really moisturising product  and makes it so a shaving cream is not needed. It leaves my skin feeling very soft and smooth and not angry and broken. 

Mamia Baby Wipes

These are a must have in my beauty routine. I mainly use them to take off any excess product after a shower before applying a toner and moisturiser. I will continuously purchase as it is convenient and cheap.

Neutrogena makeup remover cleansing towelettes

I purchased these makeup remover towelettes after my Aunty recommended them to me. I bought my first packet in South Australia and have only just started using them in the last week or so. These wipes take off all make up, without irritating my skin or my eyes. They are also convenient as it is one product, unlike my usual makeup removers which is a micellar water and cotton pads. 

The Body Shop Elderflower unpurfumed eye gel

I purchased this eye gel as the price was right and I was looking for a new eye cream. This eye gel is cool to the touch and when applied to the under eye are feels quite soothing. However once the gel dries the under eye are becomes quite dry as well. I do not feel this product is hydrating enough as an under eye cream and will not be repurchasing.

Kiehl's Blue Herbal Moisturiser

This is an extremely mattifying moisturiser, which leaves my skin feel mattified as well as less inflamed and less red. I have been using this moisturiser day and night since purchasing in South Australia and I was impressed with the results I had early on but I admit it did not do a lot for my monthly hormonal break outs. I have since purchased a new skin care routine and am going to see how that works with my skin before repurchasing this moisturiser.

Kiehl's Calendula Herbal Extract Toner

This toner is an alcohol free formula that has Calendula extracts which is made for normal to oily skin types. I have combination skin, some dry, some oily and some normal skin and while I really enjoyed using the samples of this product I received I am not sure I have enjoyed using the full sized product. As bad as alcohol is for the skin I feel like my Witch hazel toner which contains alcohol gives me a better end result.

T.N Dickinsons Witch Hazel Face Wipes

This is a wipe version of my favourite face toner. In this case I actually prefer this version of the product, it means I don't have to spend money on two products - a liquid and wipes. I can just buy these and swipe them on my face. I will consider repurchasing this item as I just love how it leaves my skin.

Nivea anti-perspirant Stress Protect 

This is the spray version of my usual roll on deodorant. I purchased this as I was a little sick of waiting for my roll on deodorant to dry so figured I would try out the spray version. I have been using this daily for the last couple of weeks or so and I have to admit it has quickened my morning routine. I also love that it is just as effective as the roll on version. My only issue is that a spray does not last as long, after a couple of weeks I had to buy a new one where as the roll on can last me a couple of months.

Oral B 3D White

I purchased this toothpaste as I felt like my previous toothpaste wasn't doing enough for my teeth in terms of whitening. This toothpaste leaves my teeth feeling clean and fresh, not so sure about how much whitening it is doing though. I will be purchasing another toothpaste. 

QV Wash

I was recommended by a chemist to use this as a body wash to help control any body eczema. I have been using this for the last 6-12 months and it has helped to keep any eczema I have easy to manage. I have since started using a tea tree oil body wash - I like the anti-bacterial nature of the oil and will see how that goes before I repurchase the QV wash.

Daiso Cotton Puff 90 pack

I use these morning and night for both applying a toner and wiping off makeup so I go through quite a few. These Daiso cotton puffs are convenient but I may have to go back to buying the Kmart pack of 200 for $2.00 as it is better value considering how often I go through them.

Pantene Sheer Volume Conditioner

I love using Pantene in my hair, it leaves it feeling soft and silky. While this conditioner did this for my hair I did not feel as if it necessarily added any volume. I will be looking at using a different conditioner and not repurchasing this one.

Kiehl's Blue Herbal Gel Cleanser

This cleanser left my skin feeling minty fresh, it had a tingling effect on the skin and made it so that my skin just felt clean. I purchased it as I was looking for an acne control formula but while I think it initially helped I feel like there were no long term benefits. I will be looking to purchase something that works better for my skin.

Beauty Essentials Sensitive Cleansing Wipes

These wipes are good for the price but not something I will be repurchasing.

Smashbox Hydrating Primer Sample

It is such a shame that this primer retails for $61 because I absolutely loved using the sample. The primer was cooling, which is such a soothing sensation on the skin and worked to create a smooth hydrated base for my foundation. When I have finished a few other primers I will contemplate purchasing this.

Model Rock Demi Wispies

I purchased these lashes a couple of years back and decided to wear a pair for my birthday dinner. They are the perfect flirty lash, adding both volume and length without looking full hooker. I have a couple of pairs left and look forward to using them.

QV revitalising eye cream

I really enjoyed this product, I had no irritation to my eye or face from it which is a benefit of using products in the QV line. I however have noticed that I need a more plumping and hydrating eye cream as I feel my excessive makeup use has made my under eye area extra dry.

Mario Badescu Drying Lotion

This product was great for pimple control, constant hormonal break outs like what I have on the other it will only help for so long before it essentially becomes obselete. I have since replaced this product with The Ordinary's Salicylic Acid 2% Solution which is proving much more effective.

Real-U Gentle Foaming Wash sample

I tried out this face wash sample first to see if my skin had any adverse reactions and found that it was a light cleanser that cleansed without stripping my skin. Once I moved onto the full size with the face gel and moisturiser that goes along with it I realised the face wash is more effective for my skin with my previous moisturiser and serums.

Shick intuition razor head x 2

These are my favourite razor heads, they have extra moisturizing stripes surrounding the blades which leave my skin shaved and moisturized. I will continuously purchase these for shaving my arms and legs.

Aldi Razor

I use these razors to shave before a lazer hair removal appointment. The blades are sharp and precise and I can use them to either dry or wet shave hair. Until my body is completely hair free via lazer I will continue to use these razors.


Essano Frangipani and Paw Paw Body Wash Sample

This sample smelt amazing but because of the small quantity did not lather as much as I needed. I did enjoy using it though and do plan on purchasing to give the full size product a go.

Lime & Fennel Facial Scrub

I purchased this facial scrub while in Hahndorf in South Australia. I did enjoy the size of the granules in the scrub as they were big enough to exfoliate but not big enough to scratch up my face. I have to admit though the fennel smell was strong and made it hard to use often.

Kiehls Breakout Control Targeted Blemish Spot Treatment Sample

I honestly didn't find that this product did anything for my skin. It was meant to be a targeted breakout control formula but I felt it made no difference here or there, I will therefore not be purchasing the full product.


Thanks for reading,

Danny xx